Aries LaPlante (He/Him) - Theo
This is Aries theatrical debut. He is excited to join the wonderful and amazing people with Phamaly. He has autism, OCD, and anxiety. He would like to thank God for this special opportunity. He would also like to thank his Grandma Crystal and Papa Billy, his mom and dad, his teachers Mr Johnson and Miss Sweeney, and Grandma Lori.
Asher Kendrick (He/Him) Theo
Asher is a 5th grader at Denver Green School and has lived his entire life in the Denver Metro. This is Asher’s first time in a professional theatre production and he is excited to get to curse on stage! In the past, he was in camp productions of Frozen II (Kristoff/Runeard) and Peter Pan (Peter Pan). Asher would like to thank Aries, Robert Michael, his mom, and the rest of the cast. Asher identifies as neurodivergent and lives with ADHD, Depression, and Anxiety
Casey Myers (He/They) - Lewis
Casey is so excited to return to Phamaly for his second year! They are a BFA in Musical Theatre at Metropolitan State University of Denver, with credits including Bright Star, Footloose, Macbeth, Ragtime, Phamaly’s A Chorus Line, and most recently, Phamaly’s Pericles with Flute Theatre and Kelly Hunter. Casey has scoliosis and uses a manual wheelchair to move through life. A special thanks to friends, family, and patrons for their support!
Emma Maxfield (They/Them) – Leading Player
This is Emma’s 3rd year with Phamaly. Previous credits include Puck - A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Phamaly), Reza - Once (THAC), and Yitzhak - Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Give 5 Productions). Emma is an award winning actor (Henry Award, True West Awards) and critically acclaimed director. Upcoming projects include Lizzie (Aurora Fox), and a remounted Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Give 5). She really loves her wife - Nic Moonfield. Emma performs and lives with EDS. Follow @somecallme_em.
Jessica Swanson (She/Her) - Fastrada
This is Jessica’s 10th year volunteering and performing with Phamaly. Most recently you may have seen her as Cassie in Phamaly's production of "A Chorus Line"! Other favorite past roles include Henrietta Leavitt (Silent Sky), Judy Bernly (9 to 5), Elle Woods (Legally Blonde), and Regina (Rock of Ages). In addition to performing, she is a director and choreographer for various Colorado theatres. A special thanks to Robert and Jessica for dealing with her shenanigans for 16 years and helping mold her into the performer she is today. And to everyone at Phamaly, thank you for this space and opportunity.
Kaden Hinkle (He/They) - Pippin
Phamaly theatre debut! Last seen in Benchmark Theatre’s gun- violence drama, Jeremiah (Jeremiah). Favorite roles include: Roger (Rent), Barfee (25th annual Spelling Bee), Kaden is a Boulder native, and grew up performing on Denver stages. He will be returning to Pace University this fall for his final year in the BFA Musical Theater program. Thank you to Robert Michael, Jessica, Heather, and the Phamaly fam!
Katelyn Kendrick (They/Them) - Catherine
Katelyn is elated to be back at the Denver Center for the summer and performing with Phamaly for their seventh show and the first (but certainly not the last) with their son, Asher. Previous musicals with Phamaly include A Chorus Line, Spring Awakening, & The Spitfire Grill. Katelyn has been performing in Denver for 10 years this year and has also been seen on stage at the Bug, the Aurora Fox, Stagedoor Theatre, & The People’s Building. Katelyn would like to thank Robert Michael, Jess, and the entire staff of Phamaly for the opportunity to portray Catherine alongside Asher as Theo. Thank you for creating a safe-space where divergence from the norm is not only welcomed, but encouraged. Katelyn is autistic and lives with multiple disabilities, including ADHD, PTSD, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder.
Mark Dissette (He/Him) – Charlemagne
Mark has been with PTC since it's first show "Guys and Dolls" where he served as Music Director and Waiter, since we forgot to cast that roll. He is currently on the board of directors for PTC and is embracing retirement. His favorite rolls include Tevye, Pseudolus, Fredrick Treves and Herr Schultz. Mark has been a writer, director, assistant director, fight coordinator and all around Jack of all trades for PTC for 36 years. He dedicates this show firstly to his beautiful bride Linda. Secondly, to David, Shawn and Stephen. And lastly to his mother Cathy. So much joy. So much pain. Here's to the next 30 years.
Shelley McMillion (She/Her) - Berthe
Shelley is DELIGHTED to be included as a new member of the Phamaly family! Previous productions include Macbeth (witch), The Wiz ( Wizard), Ma Rainey (Ma
Rainey), and For Colored Girls…., just to name a few, as well as singing with R&B and Swing Bands. Received my BA in Spanish from The University of Houston. Blessings to my talented family, both present and ancestral, and to my Creator who sees me through ALL things….even through the loss of sight in one eye.
Candy Dungan (She/They) - Ensemble
Candy is an accomplished wheelchair dancer with multiple dance titles. She’s ecstatic to join the cast and bring wheelchair dancing to Pippin’s legacy. Past credits include Phamaly’s Funny As a Crutch and A Chorus Line. She would like to thank their family, especially her grandmother, who instilled the love of theater in them.
Gabriel Hannah Smothers (He/They) Ensemble
Gabriel Hannah Smothers is thrilled to be returning to the Kilstrom with Phamaly for his second year! Gabriel is a transgender & queer theatre artist with ASD based in Denver, CO. Recent credits include: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Aurora Fox), A Chorus Line (Phamaly Theatre Co.), The Prom Regional Premiere, Meredith Wilson’s Miracle on 34th Street, Matilda the Musical (Town Hall Arts Center), andThe Rocky Horror Show (Two Cent Lion). Gabriel is an alumnus of Interlochen Arts Academy, and has his B.F.A. in Theatre Performance from the University of Evansville. Gabriel would like to thank their family and his partner, Cass, for their never-ending love and support.
Graham Becerra (He/Him) - Ensemble
This is Graham’s debut with Phamaly. He is a rising senior at the University of Denver majoring in theater with a minor in psychology. His past credits include Fiddler on the Roof (Ensemble), Vintage Theater’s New Directors Showcase, Shakespeare’s R&J (Assistant Director), The Hombres (Assistant Director). He is beyond excited to be a part of such a powerful show amongst his talented cast mates while promoting inclusivity within theater. He is so thankful for all his support from loved ones and everyone at Phamaly.
Jake Elledge (He/Him) Ensemble
Jake is thrilled to make his 9 year return to the Phamaly stage; since 2016, he’s played various roles in Evita, Romeo and Juliet, Chicago, and most recently A Chorus Line. He’s also brushed up his Shakespeare at other theaters in plays like Midsummer Night’s Dream (Lysander) and As You Like It (Oliver). For this experience, he gives enormous thanks to his friends, family and Jesus Christ. Jake has Autism, anxiety, and depression.
Jamie Bruce (Se/Her) - Ensemble
This is Jamies’ 2nd show yet first musical with Phamaly. She is excited to continue her journey here. Past credits outside of Phamaly include Footloose, Anything Goes, Peter Pan, Alice In Wonderland and You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. Jamie is an adaptive dance instructor with Feel The Beat and member of an inclusive dance team, RollOut. Jamie is a wheelchair user living with Brittle Bone Disease (OI) combined with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) as well as AuDHD & other diagnosis’. Jamie would like to thank her friends as well as Phamaly for a warm welcome this season.
Kennedy Isaac (She/Her) - Ensemble
This is Kennedy’s 4th year with Phamaly. She is grateful to be apart of another fantastic Phamaly show. Past credits include Alice In Wonderland, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Miss Holmes, A Chorus Line, The Glorious World of Crowns, Kinks and Curls and Pericles. Kennedy would like to thank her family and friends for encouraging and supporting her through her career!
Miranda Ireland (She/Her) – Ensemble/US Catherine
This is Miranda’s seventh year with Phamaly, and she couldn’t be more excited to join this production! Past credits include: Pericles, Miss Holmes, Spring Awakening, HONK! The Musical, and Chicago. Miranda is monocular and neurodivergent. She would like to thank her friends, family, and you for your continued support of the arts in Denver!
Shanae Adams (They/Them) – Ensemble/US Leading Player
This is Shanae’s third production with Phamaly Theater. Shanae is a lifelong performer, speaker, and educator. They have graced the stage as Richie in A Chorus Line, Benny in Rent, Collenne/Women in White in Ripcord, President in The Ever and After, Trix in the Drowsy Chaperone, and Angelica Schuyler in Shammilton: An American HERstory Parody, written, directed, and produced by them. In addition to acting, they are a burlesque performer, licensed sex therapist, clinical researcher, and Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Shanae is super excited to join the Magic of the circus. Special shout-out to their Extraordinary wife, whom they love to serenade with Love Songs.
Shelby Fuchs - Swing
Pippin is Shelby's first production with Phamaly! Although she has a passion for dancing and singing and is a member of the inclusive rollout dance team sponsored by Feel the Beat, she is so excited to become a better actor and all-around performer. Shed like to thank Jamie Bruce (cast member) for being the most graceful friend through and through this process.
Trenton Schindele (He/They) - Ensemble
Trenton is so thrilled to be joining Phamaly in their production of "Pippin" this year. Trenton has been performing from a very young age and has performed in a range of roles and Theatre's across Colorado, you may have seen them before in many Phamaly shows such as "Miss Holmes" "a chorus line" or "The Rocky Horror Show" also at Vintage Theatre in "Cabaret" or "Spamalot" Trenton thanks loved ones, friends and fellow artists for their love and support.
Zay Cann (they/them) – Ensemble/US Berthe
This is Zay's second show with Phamaly, and they are very excited to be back! Zay is currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Metropolitan State University of Denver and lives with Bipolar Disorder. Past credits include 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Ride the Cyclone, Ragtime, Xanadu, Macbeth, and Bright Star. Zay would like to thank their family, friends, and partner for all the support they have given over the years, as well as the production team for including them in the magic of Pippin!